Man shot in Townville, Anderson County Sheriff's Office says

A man has been shot and another person has been taken into custody on Turk Road in Townville, according to Anderson County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Nikki Carson.

Carson said deputies responded to reports of a shooting just before 12:30 p.m. Friday.

The man who was shot was taken to AnMed Health Medical Center for treatment of his injuries, Carson said.

The identities of the man who was injured and the person who was taken into custody have not yet been made public. The two may be relatives, Carson said, but added that deputies are still trying to determine if that is the case.

Carson said investigators do not believe there is any threat to the public.

The circumstances that led up to the shooting are not yet clear, according to the Sheriff's Office.

The condition of the man who was shot is not known.

Check back for more on this developing story.

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